Love is good for your body

Love is blind—and that can be a good thing

Studies suggest that maintaining “positive illusions” about your partner, like believing he or she is exceptionally smart or good looking, is associated with greater relationship satisfaction for both of you.

Love is strengthened by gratitude

Consciously feeling and expressing thanks for your partner makes both of you feel closer to one another and more committed to the relationship.

Love reduces pain

People in painful situations report feeling less pain when they look at photographs of their loved ones.